S1E2 is focused on the disease concept of addiction. We discuss the following important aspects of this topic:

  • What is a disease?
  • Examples and characteristics of diseases
  • Definition of Addiction
  • Comparing addiction to other diseases
  • Stages of the disease
  • Signs/symptoms of addiction
  • Genetic/Environmental factors
  • Importance of treatments and sober support
  • Addressing the stigma with this disease

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